From Rebels to Yankees… The primary function of the Church revolves not around temple service but around something much larger, something that the worship within the temple actually points us to: the call of philanthropy and community. We have ... Read more about Orthodoxy as a Community, Part V – Foundations of Community
Orthodoxy and Community, Part VI – Redemptive and Philanthropic
True Philanthropy is Christian There is a common fervor within American Christianity to “vote” the right people in to help the poor, heal the sick, educate the young, etc. But as we have been discussing, the gospel itself, even its judgment on ... Read more about Orthodoxy and Community, Part VI – Redemptive and Philanthropic
Orthodoxy and Community, Part VII – Sobornost
Abraham is our father and God has said: “I have made you a father of many nations."- St. Paul, to the Romans Thwarting the Mustard Seed There is a substantial amount of information that Fox News and other western media/educational outlets ... Read more about Orthodoxy and Community, Part VII – Sobornost
New Sobornost Website!
After using the original design for so long, we have updated the Sobornost website with a new reading experience. We hope you enjoy it. If you are visiting this site on a mobile device, the first change you might notice is that the site is setup ... Read more about New Sobornost Website!
Secular Nationalism and Orthodox Christians in The Diaspora
The article below is from OrthodoxWiki. It has a loose description of the Orthodox term, 'diaspora,' that is used within many of our Divine Liturgy services. The article states that some Orthodox Christians believe "they are living as dispersed ... Read more about Secular Nationalism and Orthodox Christians in The Diaspora